Registered Dental Hygienist

Commonwealth Dentistry•Richmond, VA

19d

About The Position

We are looking for a hygienist who takes pride in clinical excellence, connects with patients, and is someone the team can count on every day. The role offers a full schedule, a supportive doctor team, and the tools and time to deliver great care. The hygienist provides preventive and periodontal care, assesses and documents patients’ oral health, educates patients, and collaborates with the dentist on diagnosis and treatment planning. The role also includes presenting treatment plans and discussing fees, insurance estimates, payment, and financing options with patients. The position requires reliable, predictable, on-time attendance; focused and professional patient care; effective teamwork; clinical ownership in treating periodontal disease; and the ability to build patient trust and recommend treatment. A professional appearance and clean scrubs are expected each shift. The physical requirements include working in a clinical operator position for extended periods, repeatedly bending and reaching over patients, performing detailed and repetitive hand movements, communicating clearly while masked, lifting and carrying supplies and equipment up to 25 pounds, wearing protective equipment throughout the shift, and working safely around blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials. Requirements must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The hiring process includes a conversation with the Talent Team and an office visit, reference checks with prior employers, state-board license verification, and satisfactory reference, license, and background checks. New team members complete a 90-day introductory period.

Requirements

Active state dental hygiene license in good standing.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Local anesthesia certification, with the posting indicating it may be required or preferred depending on circumstances.
Reliability and regular, predictable, on-time attendance.
Patient-focused engagement and a positive, professional attitude, including receptiveness to feedback.
Team-oriented communication with doctors, assistants, and front-desk staff.
Clinical ownership in diagnosing and treating periodontal disease according to the standard of care.
Ability to build patient trust, explain care clearly, and comfortably recommend treatment.
Ability to discuss costs and financing clearly and confidently without pressure or handing the conversation off.
Professional hygiene, grooming, and clean scrubs each shift.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to follow safety protocols when exposed to blood, saliva, radiation, disinfectants, and dental materials.

Nice To Haves

Experience presenting treatment plans and discussing patient financing.
Experience with Denticon practice management software.
New graduates are welcome, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide prophylaxis, periodontal maintenance, and scaling and root planing.
Complete full periodontal charting and assess periodontal health at every appropriate visit.
Take and review radiographs and intraoral images.
Educate patients about their oral health and explain the reasons behind recommended care.
Co-diagnose with the dentist and develop treatment plans for periodontal and restorative care.
Present treatment plans chairside in plain language, explaining what the patient needs and why.
Discuss fees, insurance estimates, and payment or financing options with patients.
Administer local anesthesia where certified and permitted by state requirements.
Apply fluoride, sealants, and adjunctive therapies.
Ensure each patient leaves with their next recare visit scheduled.
Document accurately and completely in the patient record.
Maintain the operatory and follow OSHA and infection control standards.
Communicate openly with doctors, assistants, and the front desk and contribute to the success of the office.
Attend work regularly, predictably, and on time.